# Surreal Circus Act Art Nancy Kubale's Latest Sculptures Remind One of a Demented Circus By Tracy Wallace | Published 2011-03-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveling-circus-freak-art-artist-nancy-kubales-latest-sculptures-remind-on References: [nancykubale](http://www.nancykubale.com/biography.html) & [nancykubale](http://www.nancykubale.com/) Mixed media artist Nancy Kubale uses hand-building techniques to form the core of her traveling circus performer sculptures mainly from [clay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu). Nancy Kubale uses the process of making [mixed media sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) in order to philisophically figure out what the soul wants in life--or at least, what humans want from life and what keeps them at peace. By using wheels, rope, backpacks and wagons as visual metaphors, Nancy Kubale makes these props to signify experience and aspiration. Many of Kubale's characters are either pulling their aspirations and experiences behind them in wagons, or on the backs of animals while traveling on to another disappointing adventure. Others are [wearing their desires on their bodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) or perched on their heads. If you were one of Nancy Kubale's circus freaks, what would you be toting? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Media Sculpture:** Embracing mixed media sculpture techniques can lead to innovative and thought-provoking art forms. - **Visual Metaphors:** Incorporating visual metaphors in art can create engaging and meaningful narratives. - **Personal Expression:** Exploring personal desires and aspirations through art can evoke emotional connections with audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Sculpture:** Art and sculpture industries can capitalize on the growing popularity of mixed media techniques in creating unique and captivating artworks. - **Experiential Marketing:** Experiential marketing agencies can leverage the use of visual metaphors to create immersive and memorable brand experiences. - **Art Therapy:** Art therapy practitioners can utilize personal expression in art to facilitate emotional healing and self-discovery. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Performance Art Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-pop.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Artful Bronze Horse Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deborah-butterfield-1.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)